Paralegal/Legal Assistant

BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF LAW; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Revill Law Firm in Birmingham, Alabama seeks a full-time Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support their criminal defense practice. The ideal candidate should be organized and detail-oriented, and be able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

You will assist senior paralegals and attorneys with case management, scheduling, and document preparation. Experience in the field is preferred, alongside strong communication skills and proficiency in basic office technology.

Qualifications

• Prior legal experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and assist with general office administration.
• Maintain calendars and court dates.
• Scan, upload, and organize records and evidence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Revill Law Firm is seeking a full-time Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our criminal defense practice in Birmingham, Alabama. We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and comfortable handling multiple tasks and deadlines throughout the day.

This position will primarily provide support to the senior paralegal and attorneys with case management, client communication, scheduling, document preparation, and general office operations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Answer phones and assist with general office administration
• Maintain calendars and court dates
• Scan, upload, and organize records and evidence
• E-file documents through AlaFile and other court systems
• Draft legal documents, motions, notices, and correspondence
• Organize and maintain client files and discovery

Qualifications:

• Prior legal experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines
• Attention to detail is extremely important
• Professional demeanor with clients and court personnel
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced criminal defense environment
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and basic office technology preferred